EHS Manager

Winchester’s values—Think & Act like owners, One Team, and Play to Win (TOP)—guide how we lead and work, enabling us to deliver for employees and customers.

About the role

As the EHS & Facilities Manager, you will establish, lead, and maintain a culture of safety, environmental compliance, and operational reliability across the manufacturing facility. This role ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, EPA, and state environmental agencies), implements health and safety procedures, and manages facility infrastructure, preventive maintenance programs, utility operations, and contractor activities. You will have direct oversight of facilities vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with current local and state health and safety regulations to protect employees and visitors.
• Conduct safety audits, safety walks, and training for all current and new employees.
• Coordinate registration and disposal of hazardous waste and discharge materials.
• Investigate and report all injuries, accidents, and incidents involving employees and visitors.
• Inspect equipment and company property monthly during safety walks.
• Assist executives, managers, and supervisors in emergency preparedness.
• Develop, execute, and monitor safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Machine Guarding, PPE, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, and Hearing Conservation.
• Conduct safety onboarding and ongoing employee training.
• Lead investigations for workplace injuries, near-misses, and environmental spills; implement root-cause corrective actions.
• Conduct job hazard analysis (JHAs), floor observations, and workplace safety audits.
• Prepare and submit environmental permits and hazardous waste disposal tracking.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of building infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical distribution, compressed air, plumbing, boilers, fire suppression systems, and roofing.
• Implement and oversee a Maintenance Management System (MMS) to track routine facility PMs and equipment uptime.
• Source, negotiate, and oversee third-party vendors for facility repairs, janitorial services, waste disposal, landscaping, and specialized maintenance.
• Collaborate with plant engineering to plan and manage facility expansion, layout modification, or capital equipment installation projects.
• Develop and maintain the facility Emergency Response Plan (ERP), spill containment procedures, and fire safety systems.
• Coordinate emergency evacuation drills, severe weather responses, and chemical spill response team training.
• Manage site access controls, security cameras, badge systems, and visitor management protocols.
• Establish safety guidelines, official announcements, related communications, and educational materials.
• Promote health and safety awareness at all levels within the company, establishing KPIs and making them visible.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure safety and safety awareness, leading by example and using data to drive decisions.
• Suggest solutions to address safety issues and concerns from the team.
• Suggest incentives to reinforce the right behaviors.
• Continuously seek ways to increase safety awareness and understanding.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of OSHA Standards and EPA regulations.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems in industrial settings.
• Proficient in tracking EHS metrics (TRIR), managing safety documentation, and running MMS software.
• Strong capability to drive cultural change, engage frontline personnel in safety practices, and communicate effectively with plant executive leadership.
• Strong skills in Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to lift up to 35–50 lbs, climb ladders, walk large production plant floors daily, and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, noise levels, and moving mechanical machinery.
• On-call availability to respond to site emergencies or facility failures during off-hours.

Criteria for Success

• Maintain and strengthen our Safety Culture.
• Maintain our Safety Management System.
• Support Winchester’s long-term growth goals by establishing a safety strategy that impacts Revenue, OTD, and Safety KPIs.
• Oversee and support overall facility operations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis, prepare and implement action plans, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

About Winchester Interconnect

Winchester Interconnect is a leading global provider of interconnect solutions, fueling innovation in the electronics industry for over 75 years. We emphasize our people, products, operations, supply chain, and key relationships while fostering a transparent environment that encourages innovation. Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment are the fundamentals of our leadership strategy, guiding how we work every day to become the best interconnect company in the world.

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